Louis T. Anderson, 1899 Biography

ANDERSON

Posted By: David Reineke (email)
Date: 3/12/2006 at 13:25:13

I translated the following biography from Der Carroll Demokrat, a German-language newspaper published in Carroll, Iowa, between about 1874 and 1920. It was originally published in a special 25th Anniversary Edition of the paper on Friday, 20 September 1899. Information in brackets and notes at the end are my own explanations. It reads as follows:

Louis T. Anderson

One of the oldest businesses in Carroll, which has distinguished itself through a very large inventory of goods, through good and quality work, and through moderate prices and friendly service, is the saddlery shop of Mr. Louis T. Anderson on Fifth Street. He opened his saddlery business about 20 years ago. As usual in those days, it was a small business, but he had a good knowledge of his profession. And today in his trade, he has the largest business in Carroll, and it is known beyond the borders of the county. The expansive and large business building is filled with merchandise from top to bottom, and represents a value over $10,000, among which are found the usual as well as the most elegant horse harnesses, saddles for men and women, and all sorts of items used for carriages, driving, and riding. Handbags and trunks in all sizes, as well as the finest sewing machines, and so forth, can be found there. Mr. Anderson believes in the idea that honesty and reliability are the main requirements for a good business, and he has built his business on this principle, so that he now enjoys such a large number of customers. Since he finds himself in such agreeable circumstances, he is able to make large purchases, which he settles in cash payment, and so obtains advantages which he passes on to his customers.